I think they turn on the U.S. Open to see a guy shooting eight over and suffer. That's part of the enjoyment of playing in the U.S. Open for viewers.” In any other sport, systematic failure would be unwatchable—a football game where quarterbacks can't complete a pass or a basketball run where there’s a lid on the rim and it’s closed violate every principle of entertainment.

Patrick Cantlay will compete in his 10th career U.S. Open on Thursday from Oakmont Country Club. With four straight finishes inside the top 15 in the U.S. Open, could the 2025 U.S. Open be where he claims his first major title?

The U.S. Open is returning to Oakmont for the 10th time in the last 98 years with all the best players together for the third major of the year.

I didn’t even feel like I was playing that bad,” McIlroy exclaimed, to a bit of a gasp from the media members in attendance, during his Tuesday press conference ahead of this week's U.S. Open. McIlroy admitted that the course felt “impossible” with such firm greens and harsh pins—he played as part of an outing hosted by Oakmont member Stan Drukenmiller—but is pleased with the rain making everything a bit softer.

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, defending champ Bryson DeChambeau and more set to tee it up as the 125th U.S. Open begins Thursday in Pennsylvania.

Oakmont, Pa. 6:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — a-Matt Vogt, United States; Kevin Velo, United States; Trent Phillips, United States. 6:56 a.m.-12:41 p.m. — Chandler Blanchet, United States; Alvaro Ortiz, Mexico; Doug Ghim, United States.

Willie Anderson won the U.S. Open four times − 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905 − with his last three coming in succession. He is the only golfer to win the title three years in a row. His 1901 win featured a third-round 83 and the highest four-day total (331).

Two-time major champion Xander Schauffele shared his thoughts on YouTube Golf while holding a press conference ahead of the US Open.